SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 5-11)
The topical highlight of the week is Divij’s post breaking news on recent developments in the ongoing feud between artists and copyright societies. The Enforcement Directorate has raided five major music companies in connection with their alleged misappropriation of artists’ royalties. As Divij notes, this is possible the first time a criminal complaint has been registered (under the PMLA) against IPRS in this dispute. The accompanying penal consequences may be a turning point in this battle. The thematic highlight of …